Firefighters broke fence to get staff out of the area

This is the scene where firefighters had to cut open the fence to release staff who had managed to escape from the train.

They have said the barrier is there temporarily until it is fixed.

Gap in the fence where firefighters helped staff out

16:31

More delays now at Birmingham New Street

Adding to the delays between Coventry and Leamington, there are now delays through Birmingham New Street because of a trespass incident.

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Richard Wallace, who used to work in the transport industry, said: “It’s silly, we have got a population of over 25,000 and we haven’t got a train station.

“I think it was just a small fire and sometimes you get things that happen, so I wouldn’t overstate it.

“It is minor damage and they have stopped it making too much damage.”

16:06

One woman said she is looking forward to the station opening

Katherine Owen came down to the scene to take some photos of the train with her daughter. She said: “I am taking pictures as the station grows. I am looking forward to it opening.”

16:02

Engineers not sure on how long it will be

The engineers on scene have said they don’t know how long it will be until they can get the train moving again.

They said: “The engine has failed which is why we can’t get it going. We’re working to get it moving now but we don’t know how long it will be.”

15:39

Photos of the burnt out train

Photo of the burnt out train at Kenilworth

15:32

A thorough investigation will take place

The statement added: “A thorough investigation will take place in conjunction with the Railway Accident Investigation Bureau and whatever steps necessary will be undertaken.“Vivarail regrets that this means the planned trial on the Coventry to Nuneaton line will be postponed.“Further information will be provided when available.”

15:30

Statement from Vivarail

Vivarail have issued the following statement:

“Whilst undertaking a test run today a fire started in one of the detachable engine modules on one of the power cars. There were no passengers on the train and Vivarail staff were able to get off the train without a problem.

“This has now been extinguished by the Fire Service and the train is being prepared to move back to Tyseley. “Until it it is possible to access the engine module the cause of the fire can not be determined.”

15:25

For anyone trying to get to Leamington

Cross Country have issued some advice if you are stuck in Leamington

15:15

The train will be moved to a temporary place

A worker at the scene has said the driver will now drive the train to a temporary place so that other trains can use the line.

Then when possible it will be taken back to Birmingham.

15:11

Picture of the damaged train

Viva Rail train fire at Kenilworth station (Image: Katrina Chilver)

15:07

Delays until the end of service

15:01

Chairman says there is 'no explanation right now'

Adrian Shooter added: “This is a new train, it has only done a few miles. There’s a problem and there’s no explanation right now.

“Obviously the engine shouldn’t catch fire and we will be looking into why that has happened here.”

15:00KEY EVENT

Video from the scene

Our reporter Katrina Chilver is at Kenilworth station...

14:58

Chairman of Vivarail says there staff on board

Adrian Shooter, chairman of Viva Rail, said: “It was a fire in one of the engine modules on a test train. We don’t know why it occurred but obviously when we get the train back we will be taking it to pieces and assessing it.

Ten people on board the train

The fire service has also said: “This is a fire involving a passenger train consisting of three carriages. The engine is well alight at front of the train. Ten persons have been evacuated from carriages.

“Fire crews are using hose reels, jets and hydraulic cutting equipment to deal with this fire. At 1347hrs Fire crew anticipated being detained at this incident for a further hour and a half.”

14:40Laura Hartley

Statement from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue received at call just after 1pm to a train on fire at the old railway station, Station Road, Kenilworth.

One fire engine from Kenilworth and one from Leamington arrived at the scene where the engine was well alight at the front of the train.

14:33Laura Hartley

Delays are now expected to last into rush hour

14:26Laura Hartley

Problem with a Vivarail test train

The train involved is one of the Vivarail test trains which are old underground tube trains and have been re-purposed.